S.O.A.P....Ezekiel 11:19 "The Touch Of God"

 

Scripture : Ezekiel 11:19

'I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh

Observation :  I noticed in the devotional that it says "Before we accepted Christ, we were too hard-hearted to be led by the spirit, but God has given us new hearts, and we can follow His guidance.

Application : Its so true my heart had became hard and I was not obedient to God. That is why he had to give me a new one so that the Holy Spirit could guide and lead me.   

Prayer : Heavenly Father, I am so glad you gave me a new heart.  Please keep your Holy Spirit in me so I can follow you and be obedient to you. My life is so much better now, but I must admit I do follow my flesh at times which leads me in the wrong direction . So I ask you to keep on guiding me in the right direction. 

Power Thought : I am obedient to the touch of God that is guiding and directing my life

Encounter meditation : Hearing The Presence Of God.

2 Samuel 7:22 :  Hearing The Presence Of God

This meditation is a consideration of the gifts of hearing the excited, spontaneous, and divine utterances of God.   

Question To Journal: What excites you most concerning the evidence of God? 

That I have someone by my side all the time that I can trust.

S.O.A.P...... Matthew 14: 28-29 "Step Of Faith"

Scripture : Matthew 14:28-29 : “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. '

Observation : Peter's action proved that he had faith in God's word 

Application : I wish I had this kind of faith as Peter had. But like Peter also,when you take your eyes off jesus doubt comes in and you sink.

Prayer : Please Father give me the courage to take that step of faith without doubt coming into my heart. I want to have a kind of faith that I would be able to walk on water for you. 

Power Thought : I'm not afraid to take a step of faith 

Encounter Meditation: Victory Over Stings

Encounter Meditation

 Victory Over Stings : Victory Through Jesus.

1 Corinthians 15:58 : 'Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.'

This guided audio meditation is designed to help you focus on better things to come, even in the midst of stinging pain, looking beyond the present torture to the promise of peaceful days to come.   A simple monthly act can help bring peace to the world. 

Question To Journal: How did you offer peace to someone today? 

I think I offered peace today with helping James fill in his form. Because of this epidemic everything has to be done through either the phone or the internet. You cant see anyone face to face. 

So he was getting stressed out trying to fill out the claim form through a PDF . So I offered him help so that he could find peace.

I also love the verses 1 Corinthians 15:55,57  After the boys died these verses just struck a cord with me. So these verse helped me find peace and I hope I can share this peace with others one day. 

 : 'But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” '

Power Thought: I am expecting God to do amazingly good things in my life.

Its so funny the other night I was thinking about a scripture it was going through my head when I was sleeping. But when I awoke the usual I couldn't remembered it. Then when I reading todays devotional "Power thoughts" in the message it is the very scripture that I heard in my dream. A sign or what!!!!! especially when it's my 60th Birthday today👼

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10 ....Be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold.

Observation: Don't look to the world to form hopes, dreams, and expectations, because even if you get them, they won't be fulfilling. Look to God, Who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond anything you could possibly imagine (see Ephesians 3:20)....Expect Him to do great things in your life, not because you deserve it, but because He is good!

Application: I really need to Believe this scripture Ephesians 3:20(MSG) 

God can do anything, I know—far more than I could ever imagine or guess or request in my wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing me around but by working within me, his Spirit deeply and gently within me. Glory to God in the church! Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus! Glory down all the generations! Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!

Prayer: Dear God please give me the understanding to believe this. I have doubt in my heart but I would love you to take that away and replace it with expectations on what you are going to do in my life. Its just as joyce Meyer said in the devotional "Don't look to the world to form hopes, dreams, and expectations, because even if you get them, they won't be fulfilling. Look to God, Who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond anything you could possibly imagine (see Ephesians 3:20)"

Power Thought 6th January 2021

 

Power Thought : I can maintain a good attitude during trials, knowing that God provides my way out. 

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."

Observation: God will provide a way out for you that you can endure.

Application: When I was an Alcoholic God  lead me to the Alcoholics Anonymous. I still struggle at times but I know the way out now. And The A.A help me to change my attitude. As the quote goes "Change Your Attitude To Gratitude"

Prayer: Thank You Lord for helping me find a solution to my problem. I just could not stop drinking the temptation was so hard, but you showed me a way out from the pit I was in and I am so grateful. I just hope and pray that I can help others. 

Didnt See That Coming....Carey Nieuwhof